1-bromopropane

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information

Personal protection for the First Aider.

Remove contaminated clothing.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least

48 hours after the accident.

· After inhalation

Take affected persons into the open air and position comfortably

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

With symptoms:

Seek medical treatment.

· After skin contact

Remove contaminated clothing.

Immediately wash with water and rinse thoroughly.

Or better;

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

After wide skin contact seek medical treatment.

· After eye contact

Use eye protection.

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult Oculist.

· After swallowing

Rinse out mouth and then drink (two glasses at the most) water.

Do not induce vomiting.

Call a doctor immediately.

Turn a vomiting person on the side if lying on the back.

If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low.

· Information for doctor

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· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Irritations after contact with eyes, skin and mucous membrane.

After inhalation of gas, vapour or aerosol:

Irritating to respiratory tract.

Coughing

Breathing difficulty (dyspnea)

After swallowing:

Irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.

Gastric or intestinal trouble

Systemic effects:

Headache

Somnolence.

Dazed

Ataxia (impaired locomotor coordination)

Nausea

Vomiting

Dizziness

Narcosis

Possible other symptoms are currently not known.

· Danger

Irritation on eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Degreasing effect on skin.

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Danger of pulmonary oedema.

Danger of impaired breathing.

Danger of disturbed CNS.

Narcotic effect.

Cardiovascular disorders.

May cause liver and kidney damage.

There are at present no indications to further acute dangers for the health.

Further health dangers cannot be excluded however.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Elemental assistance.

Decontamination.

Treat symptomatically and supportively

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2, extinguishing powder or water fog. Fight larger

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agen

Special hazards arising from the substance or mi

Formation of toxic and corrosive gases during heating

Can be released in case of fire:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Hydrogen bromide (HBr)

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Wear full protective suit.

Additional information

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It

Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.

Damp down gases/fumes/haze with water spray jet.

Heating causes a rise in pressure, risk of bursting.

Container explosion may occur under fire conditions.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Put on breathing apparatus

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Keep away from sources of ignition.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Bring persons out of danger.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow to enter sewing systems, water bodies, groundwater or soil.

Inform respective authorities in case large quantities of the product reach water, sewage system or

soil.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).

Keep ignition sources away.

Clean up affected area.

May be recycled or disposed of in appropiate containers

Handling and storage

· Handling

· Precautions for safe handling

Keep containers tightly closed.

Prevent formation of aerosols.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air).

· Hygiene measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feedinggstuff.

Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.

Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.

Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.

Store protective clothing separately.

Clean skin thoroughly immediately after handling the product.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Substance/product is flammable.

Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

Fire fighting equipment must be available.

Protect from heat.

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Use only in explosion-proof area.

Use explosion-proof apparatus / fittings and spark-proof tools.

Flammable mixtures may be formed in empty containers.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:

Store in cool location.

Store in original container if possible.

Unsuitable material: Metallic materials.

Do not use light alloy containers.

Unsuitable material: aluminium and aluminium alloy.

Provide solvent resistant, sealed floor.

Provide floor trough without outlet.

Prevent any penetration into the ground.

Suitable material: Steel or stainless steel.

Unsuitable material: Aluminium.

Unsuitable material: Light metals and their alloys.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs.

Do not store together with materials/products which can form dangerous chemical reactions.

See point 10: stability and reactivity.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Store in cool, dry conditions in well closed containers.

Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Store container in a well ventilated position.

Protect from the effects of light.

Store in a locked cabinet or with restricted to technical experts or their assistants.

· Recommended storage temperature:≤ 25 °C

· Specific end use(s)No further relevant information available.

Transport information

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

· General protective measures:

The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.

· Breathing equipment:

If used in closed systems or well-ventilated area breathing protection is not necessary.

Use breathing protection in case of insufficient ventilation.

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive

or longer exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air.

Filter AX.

Filters may also be used one time.

· Protection of hands:

Chemical-protective gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the

degradation

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

· Material of gloves

Full contact:

eg Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)

Recommended thickness of the material: ≥ 0,7 mm

Splash contact:

eg Nitrile rubber, NBR

Recommended thickness of the material: ≥ 0,4 mm

eg Butyl rubber, BR

Recommended thickness of the material: ≥ 0,7 mm

· Penetration time of glove material

Full contact.

Permeation time: > 480 min (8h) EN 374

Splash contact

Permeation time: max. 30 min.

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has

to be observed.

· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:

Strong gloves

Leather gloves

eg Natural rubber, NR

eg Chloroprene rubber, CR, PVC gloves

eg Nitrile rubber, NBR

Thickness of the material: < 0,4 mm

· Eye protection:

Chemical safety goggles.

· Body protection:

Solvent resistent protective clothing.

Antistatic protective clothing.

Flameproof protective clothing.

Apron, Boots, or suitable chemical protection suit.

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.

Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity

· Chemical stability

· Conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.

To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

Flames, sparks, electrostatic charges.

Light-sensitive.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Forms explosive gas mixture with air.

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.

Reacts with strong bases.

Reacts with alkaline metals.

Reacts with alkaline earth metals.

Reacts with various metals.

· Conditions to avoidNo further relevant information available.

· Incompatible materials:

Metal and metal aloys

Light metals.

Aluminium and his alloys.

· Hazardous decomposition products:

Corrosive gases/vapours

Poisonous gases/vapours

Inflammable gases/vapours

Can be released in case of fire:

Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Hydrogen bromide

Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods

· Recommendation

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

· European waste catalogue

A waste code in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) may not be assigned to this product since it admits of a classification only when the consumer uses it for some purpose. In agreement with the waste code must be determined regional waste disposal authority or company.

· Uncleaned packagings: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.